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SOWAKA

SOWAKA

Kyoto Kyoto
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Elevate your travel experience to an art form at SOWAKA, where every moment is crafted for discerning guests, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Maruyama Park and Kodai-ji Temple. This luxury hotel is 20 minutes walk to Kawaramachi Street and 3 minutes drive to Kiyomizu Temple.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and tablet computers are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

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Property Details

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Spa services on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM.

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Up to 2 dogs are permitted in 111:Superior Casita Room, Pet-friendly, Queen Bed(Main). There is no charge for 1 dog in the room; the listed pet fee is charged only if there is an additional dog in the room.

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Yasaka Shrine - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Shijo Street - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Maruyama Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Hanamikoji Street - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Kodai-ji Temple - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Yasui Konpiragu - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Kenninji Temple - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Hokanji Temple - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Gion Corner - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Chion-in Temple - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Gion Shirakawa Area - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Gion Tatsumi Bridge - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Pontocho Alley - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kiyamachi Street - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Itami Airport (ITM) - 50.4 km / 31.3 mi
Kobe Airport (UKB) - 79 km / 49.1 mi
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 101.5 km / 63.1 mi

  • The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
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  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 6000 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

480 Kiyoi-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0821, Japan
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Free WiFi
Number of restaurants - 1
Number of bars/lounges - 1